Community Social Worker

Cape Cod Children’s Place, FIRST Steps Together – Community Social Worker

Date: April 2026
Department: FIRST Steps Together
Reports to: Director of FIRST Steps Together
Schedule: 35 hours/week; flexible including evenings/weekends; on-call as needed

Position Overview

The FIRST Steps Together Community Social Worker is responsible for providing group supervision and training for the Family Peer Recovery Support Specialiasts. The Community Social Worker(CSW) will assure compliance with agency and funding source standards and provide leadership within the program. The CSW will work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and the community to build a community of support and healing for parents and families impacted by substance use disorder.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure high quality, individualized, strength-based services for participants are maintained through group supervision and training of staff
• Assist Program Director(PD) in developing and revising program policies and procedures
• Assist PD in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting and managing program staff
• Ensure records are accurate, current, and meet all agency and funding source requirements
• Maintain participant caseload including facilitating groups
• Hold certification in Mothering from the Inside Out and participate in all DPH meetings and trainings
• Facilitate client enrollments, admissions, and administer the GRPA
• Provide training and professional support for FRSS
• Review all reports of suspected abuse/neglect of children; assure appropriate actions taken
• Maintain agency confidentiality policies and ensure the staff does the same
• Participate in professional development, weekly supervision and self-reflection

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a Master of Social Work degree and an active Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work license (LICSW) or working toward. LMHC is also acceptable. 
• Have a minimum of 3 years of social work experience. 
• Knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment system as well as the local health and social service organizations/systems. Demonstrates a comfort with multiple pathways to recovery from substance use disorder and willingness to embrace a strength based approach that recognizes an individual’s preferences and autonomy as well as the value and uniqueness of each family. 
• Sensitivity and understanding to any pathway to recovery, including but not limited to, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), at any time during recovery including pregnancy. 
• Strong advocacy skills along with knowledge of community based services, resources, and local recovery community. 
• Hold a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC) certificate, or willing to become certified. 
• Comfortable and experience with computer systems including Microsoft 365

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, including clients and co-workers.  
• Ability to lead others, facilitate support groups, and offer mentorship to team members. 
• Active involvement in the community and a willingness to collaborate with others is required. 
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Requirements

• CORI/SORI Screening required as per requirements of Early Education and Care Guidelines
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Comfort with technology and data systems (or willingness to learn)

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40